Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
969C8B
RGB
150, 156, 139
HSL
81, 8%, 58%
HSB
81, 11%, 61%
CMYK
4, 0, 11, 39
LAB
63, -5, 8
LCH
63, 9, 119
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 123
XYZ
29, 32, 29
LUV
63, -3, 12
HWB
81, 55%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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